Therapeutic Exercises for Every Veterinary Patient
Just like in people, proper rehabilitation in pets requires exercise, but you don't need to have lots of fancy equipment to make it happen. Heres what you need to know before devising a rehab program, plus some exercises that any practitioner can employ. “Therapeutic exercises are the cornerstone of rehabilitation,” said Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT, CAVCA, to begin her lecture at the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference in Atlantic...
How Do I Start a Therapeutic Exercise Program With my Dog? 7 Key Principles
The benefits of a therapeutic exercise program If your dog has been diagnosed with arthritis, your veterinarian will likely tell you to make sure they get regular exercise. Exercise, including walking, is a great way to help strengthen your dog’s muscles and manage pain and lameness. Other benefits include strengthening the bond between you and your dog and helping them lose weight! But it needs to be done correctly! In...
CASE STUDY OF THE WEEK: Matilda, The Senior Labrador with Arthritis
CASE STUDY: MATILDA, THE SENIOR LAB WITH ARTHRITIS Looking at the Whole Picture Means Listening to the Family When I look at my schedule on the computer for any given day, there will be a variety of patients and ailments. Peppers the poodle for vaccines, Momma Kitty for “limping on and off for 6 months.” Some just say “2nd opinion having issues – wants to talk to doctor”. This was...
CASE STUDY OF THE WEEK: “May” the Chihuahua with a Luxating Patella
From Surgery to Rehab - May’s Journey to Fix Her Knee May is a 3-year-old spayed, female Chihuahua mix. She had surgery at our hospital this past November for a luxating patella (sliding kneecap). While this is a common issue in small dogs (they can be born with it), this was not the case with May. She had normal knees until she had an accident while playing with another dog....
The Road to Recovery: Rehab for the Horse’s Upper-Body
Rehabilitation options for upper-body pain and injury When you think of lameness, limb pain is likely the first cause to come to mind. Yet back, neck, and pelvic pain can be just as debilitating. Thankfully, therapies ranging from shock wave to acupuncture are available to help horses recover. In the first of this two-part series, we’ll explore full-body rehabilitation options; in Part 2 we’ll focus solely on the limbs. A...
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